How Do You Correctly Rearrange the Equation d=vt+at^2/2 to Solve for a?

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Ok this is a veryyyyyyyy simple question.

d= vt + at^2/2 (motion equation)

I want to find a (acceleration)

2d -vt/t^2 = a

is this the right way?
 
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Not really. If you list the steps you use we can identify where you went wrong.
 
You are close, but you have some silly mistakes. Be careful when you multiply.